Anacampseros avasmontana Dinter ex Poelln.
Avas mountain anacampseros
Anacampseros avasmontana is a restricted endemic of the Avasberg mountains in Namibia, originally collected by botanist Dinter and formally described by Poellnitz. It grows in rock crevices on the arid slopes of this Namibian range. Like the rest of Anacampseros, it is a dwarf rosette succulent with ephemeral pink flowers that only open for a few hours per day on clear days.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Anacampserotaceae |
| Genus | Anacampseros |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf compact-rosette succulent, 1–4 cm in diameter, solitary or slightly clump-forming |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient (DD) — localised Namibian endemic with very small distribution area |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.0 |
| Type | Sandy or gravelly, very well-drained |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Small, ovate, fleshy, grey-green, 4–10 mm, with silky white axillary hairs in the axils.
ecoEphemeral, pink to pale pink, 5 petals, 8–14 mm, opening 2–4 h on a sunny afternoon; peduncles 3–7 cm.
ecoVery short stem; older specimens may show a semi-buried basal caudex.
ecoShallow fibrous roots adapted to the rocky and shallow soils of Namibian hillsides.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sandy or gravelly, very well-drained
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Scatter seeds on fine moist mineral substrate without covering them.
- 2 Maintain temperature of 22–26 °C under humid cover.
- 3 Gradually remove cover after germination; transplant at 4–5 months.
Cultivation for advanced collectors; requires very dry conditions in winter.
Watering in winter or on cold cloudy days.
Every 4–5 years; minimum root disturbance
One annual application in spring with highly diluted cactus fertilizer
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Generally non-toxic to humans; limited data for pets
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"The highly specific location of this species (Avasberg, Namibia) makes it vulnerable to any disturbance of its habitat. Its scarce presence in European or American collections makes it difficult to study its reproductive cycle in cultivation."
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